Tehran Is Winning the War for Control of the Middle East
Mohammed bin Salman, at least, appears to have signaled his intent to oppose Iran and its proxies across the Arab world.
Erdoğan’s Kurdish Gambit
As he campaigns ahead of the 2019 election, Erdoğan will have to find a miracle equilibrium: how to win Kurdish votes without losing nationalist Turkish votes?
Coddling the PLO
As with all visitors to the Holy Land, I saw many fascinating things on my first trip to Israel, now many moons ago.
Portents of Quagmires in Syria
Putin, Rouhani, and Erdogan are right that, as of now, they are the victors in Syria. But let us not empower them by believing them invincible.
Uncertainties and Science
A long and checkered medical history has combined with more than a half-century of political science to sharpen my sense that uncertainties are inherent in science, and are the most interesting elements of doing science.
Thanksgiving Tradition is for Both Christians and Jews
As a Jew, I am thankful that when America was discovered, America discovered the Bible.
The Chaotic Arab World Has Nothing to Offer Israel Today in Any Deal
Behavioral science recognizes two types of responses to tense or threatening situations facing loosely-connected groups.
Thanksgiving’s Founders Who Loved the Bible, but Not the Jews
The Jewish Indian theory was accepted by scholars
Why Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan is Doomed
The truth must be told: Regardless of the new initiative’s parameters, it won’t lead to an agreement. On the contrary, it will hinder the chances for an arrangement, because no matter what the US president offers the Palestinians, their answer is predetermined. They will say no.
Be Fearful of Religion: Parashat Vayetze
Being religious is fraught with danger. People are often pulled in directions where they can easily break their necks.